Joyce Afran, MD

Family Medicine

Joyce Afran is a Family Medicine specialist based in New Brunswick, NJ with over 39 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(732) 235-8282New Brunswick, NJ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Joyce Afran, MD has been part of the New Brunswick medical community since 2006 in group practice. She graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 789 Family Medicine providers in NJSee all Family Medicine in New Brunswick39+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5893dNPPES updated 2010-04-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

317 George St Family Medicine at Monument Square, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-2008

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+6%)55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)21%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1987

    Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

  2. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 1987)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

66 W Gilbert St 2nd Floor, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701-4947

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Joyce Afran

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Joyce Afran for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New Brunswick required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Joyce Afran

Dr. Afran is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New Brunswick, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (732) 235-8282.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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